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7.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNR19401h 26mUnited States of America

Chad Hanna

“Thrilling New Millions ! Right out of the pages of the Saturday Evening Post comes the best-seller acclaimed by Millions !”

Synopsis

Country boy joins a circus in the 1840s and falls in love with the bare-back rider. Later he falls in love with another circus runaway.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 25, 1940

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Henry King
Screenplay & Story
Nunnally Johnson
Original Title
Chad Hanna
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Henry King

Screenplay & Story

Nunnally Johnson, Walter D. Edmonds

Director of Photography

Ray Rennahan, Ernest Palmer

Film Editing

Barbara McLean

Producers

Darryl F. Zanuck

Department Leadership Roster

Henry King

Henry King

Director

Nunnally Johnson

Nunnally Johnson

Screenplay

Barbara McLean

Barbara McLean

Editor

Ray Rennahan

Director of Photography

Travis Banton

Travis Banton

Costume Design

Darryl F. Zanuck

Darryl F. Zanuck

Producer

Ernest Palmer

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chad Hanna.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chad Hanna

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Chad Hanna about?

Country boy joins a circus in the 1840s and falls in love with the bare-back rider. Later he falls in love with another circus runaway.

Who directed Chad Hanna?

Chad Hanna was directed by Henry King.

Who stars in Chad Hanna?

The principal cast of Chad Hanna includes Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour, Linda Darnell, Guy Kibbee, Jane Darwell.

When was Chad Hanna released and how long is it?

Chad Hanna was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Chad Hanna?

Chad Hanna holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).